Established in 1915, Helen Keller International
(HKI) works to save the sight and lives of the
most vulnerable and disadvantaged. We
combat the causes and consequences of
blindness and malnutrition by establishing
programs based on evidence and research in
vision, health and nutrition.
Headquartered in New York City, HKI
currently conducts programs in 22 countries in
Africa and Asia as well as in the United
States. HKI Nigeria implements a bi-annual
campaign on vitamin A supplementation and
other nutrition activities in 10 states of the
federation.
Job Title: Nutrition Officer – Nigeria, Helen
Keller International
Job Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Program Manager
Nutrition/Fortification, the Program Officer
implements, monitors and evaluate HKI
Nigeria's nutrition programs and projects in
accordance with national protocols and
policies.
Technical Capacity
Liaise with the nutrition unit of the State
Ministry of Health to develop annual nutrition
strategic plans
Provide technical assistance to and support
implementation of nationwide bi-annual VAS
through Child Health Days/Weeks and
integration of VAS into routine care
Implement and monitor programs to support
scaling up of infant and young child nutrition
at state and local government levels
Track program progress using mutually agreed
indicators, targets, and recommend remedial
action to keep programs on course
Contribute to and support the maintenance of
an updated data base of COPs, technical and
program reports including site visits, monthly
reports, quarterly and annual reports
Participate in research to increase VAS
coverage and other nutrition interventions
Support the capacity building of nutrition
program officers on relevant nutrition
interventions
Maintain regular communication with other
state nutrition program partners
Facilitate program planning and review
meetings on vitamin A supplementation
Collaborate with partners to develop IEC
strategies and tools to support nutrition
programs
Actively participate in key relevant national
and state level nutrition technical forums
Work closely with State Nutrition Officers to
strengthen technical reporting in accordance
with defined reporting schedule and program
indicators
Competencies Required:
Demonstrates technical knowledge pertaining
to job requirement
Must possess good interpersonal skills and a
good team player
Demonstrated excellent personal integrity and
confidentially
Able to work under pressure minimal
supervision and able to meet up deadlines
Ability to use computer software such as
Microsoft office, internet
Qualifications Required:
Minimum of Masters degree in Nutrition, Food
and Dietetics,
Or Bachelors in Nutrition plus a Masters in
Public Health or similar related field
Minimum of 2 years experience
How to apply
All applicants should submit electronically (1)
Curriculum vitae; and (2) A cover letter
(application letter) to mbassey@hki.org
Visit http://www.hki.org/ for more info
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